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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,466.58, 35,142.12 and 14,135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,466.58, 35,142.12 and 14,135.18 is: 19,505.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,466.58 : 35,142.12 = 14,135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,466.58/35,142.12 = 14,135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,466.58x = 35,142.12 × 14,135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,466.58x = 496,740,244.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,740,244.30/25,466.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,505.58

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